Potsdam, Ohio facts for kids
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Potsdam, Ohio
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Methodist church on Main Street
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Location of Potsdam, Ohio
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Location of Potsdam in Miami County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 504.48/sq mi (194.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45361
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-64430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399012 |
Potsdam is a small village located in Miami County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 225 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Dayton area.
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A Look Back in Time
Potsdam has an interesting past! It was first known by other names, like Georgetown and New Lebanon. The village was planned and settled around the year 1840. A post office, which helps send mail, has been operating in Potsdam since 1861.
Where is Potsdam?
Potsdam is located in Ohio, a state in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Potsdam?
This section tells us about the people who live in Potsdam. It uses information from different censuses, which are official counts of the population.
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Potsdam has changed over time:
- 1900: 224 people
- 1910: 227 people
- 1920: 185 people
- 1930: 240 people
- 1940: 229 people
- 1950: 241 people
- 1960: 282 people
- 1970: 311 people
- 1980: 289 people
- 1990: 250 people
- 2000: 203 people
- 2010: 288 people
- 2020: 225 people
Life in Potsdam in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 288 people lived in Potsdam. There were 102 households, which means 102 different homes or groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Potsdam were White (96.2%).
The average age of people in the village was about 37.5 years old.
- About 25.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (52.1%) were male, and 47.9% were female.
Learning in Potsdam
The local school district for Potsdam is called the Milton-Union Exempted Village School District. Students in this area attend Milton-Union High School for their high school education.
Famous People from Potsdam
One notable person from Potsdam is Edward Sigerfoos. He was a United States Army brigadier general, which is a high-ranking officer in the army. Sadly, he was killed during a battle in World War I.
